On January 3, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288 into law, bolstering the state’s laws related to distracted driving. Learn about the new law and its changes before it takes effect on April 3, 2023.
Ohio recently enacted a law prohibiting the use of handheld electronic devices while driving. Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.204 provides “No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any street, highway or property open to the public for vehicular traffic while using, holding or physically supporting with any part of the person’s body an electric wireless communication device.”
Everyone’s first reaction when they see a vehicle with flashing lights parked at the side of the road is to slow down and take a good look. Everyone does it, and it even has a name: Looky-loos. Seeing flashing lights by the roadside makes us curious.
The aftermath of an auto accident is chaotic for everyone involved, especially if one or more people are injured. However, if you’re ever in a car accident, you need to avoid certain big mistakes. These mistakes could prevent you from receiving compensation for your injuries or make your lawsuit less effective.
The Robinson v. Bates case changed how courts in Ohio look at personal injury cases. Before this case, plaintiffs could recover the full amount of medical expenses incurred following an injury.
Celebrating Green Beer Day is a fun tradition…if you do so responsibly. At least fifty Americans die from drunk driving-related accidents every St. Patrick’s Day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Others are injured or arrested as the result of getting behind the wheel of a car after having a few too many.
A 50-inch-high-definition flat screen TV costs 85% LESS than it did in 2010. The price of a high-definition image from an MRI exam is 15% MORE than it was in 2010. Why has the price of one technology plummeted while the price of another has increased?
What should you do with your medical bills when you are injured in a motor vehicle accident that is caused by someone else’s negligence? This can be one of the more important decisions that you and your attorney make when handling a car accident claim.
Standing in your driveway and watching your teenager drive away for the first time is an incredibly unique feeling. It can be a source of pride and joy in knowing that your child is growing up, but that can easily be overshadowed by the fears and anxiety about teenage driving habits.
In most cities and suburbs, cars have to share the road with pedestrians and cyclists in a variety of circumstances. Whether it’s driving near sidewalks, or yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, driving with due diligence is important if you’re operating a motor-vehicle. Additionally, if you are a pedestrian walking in a busy area, you have to remember that you can’t control what drivers do when they’re near you; instead, you must focus on taking steps to keep yourself safe.
